Great interest will also centre on the performance of tournament favourite Serena Williams, who meets Spain's Garbine Muguruza in Thursday's second match in Rod Laver Arena.

Williams, who is also due to play doubles with sister Venus later in the day, injured her ankle in the opening round so her main rivals for the Open trophy will be watching keenly to see how much that injury restricts the five-time Australian Open champion.

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